About the Recreation Wish List Committee

Since 1995, the Recreation Wish List Committee (RWLC) has worked to support and create safe places for the District of Columbia’s youth to grow and play.  By bringing together public and private resources to enhance the city’s park and recreation programs and facilities, the RWLC strengthens neighborhoods and enhances young lives.

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the RWLC has engaged in numerous community projects, including resurfacing basketball courts and baseball fields, installing a dance studio and computer labs, and completely refurbishing two public recreation centers.  In its most ambitious undertaking, the RWLC partnered with the District of Columbia’s Department of Parks and Recreation to create the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center.

Today, the RWLC is the driving force behind the Center’s year-round educational programming, helping children and teens build social and life skills, strengthen academic abilities, and gain the confidence they need to succeed both on and off the court.